Freedom of Information Act Office
Defense Commissary Agency
foia@deca.mil
Kirk.Schmidt@deca.mil

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request

Dear FOIA Officer,

Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), I am requesting access to or copies of the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) FOIA annual reports for the years 2011 through 2023, and the FOIA logs for the calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023.

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed five dollars. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public understanding of the operations and activities of the government.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you for considering my request.

Yours in service of the republic,

Acknowledgement & final determination letter

Good morning,
DeCA received your FOIA request for the 2011 through 2023 Annual FOIA Reports and 2021 through 2023 FOIA Logs.
This request will be tracked as DeCA FOIA 24-064.

The requested records have been uploaded to DoD Safe.
You will receive an emails from “NoReplyTo@mail.mil” with a link and a password to download the records.
These records are being released in full and free of charge.

Kind regards,
Kirk

Kirk Schmidt
FOIA / Privacy Officer
(804) 734-8000 ext 48982

RESPONSIVE RECORDS

The 2011 Annual FOIA Report of the Defense Commissary Agency offers a fascinating glimpse into government transparency. It details an impressive increase in FOIA requests, showcasing the public’s growing interest in governmental operations. The report also highlights the agency’s diligent efforts in efficiently handling these requests, emphasizing improved response times and effective management of backlogs. Notably, it contrasts current statistics with previous years, revealing trends in information access. Additionally, it underscores the agency’s commitment to upholding FOIA principles through careful adherence to exemptions and meticulous processing of administrative appeals. This document is a testament to the agency’s dedication to openness and public engagement.